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TX SB28

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits purchasing or ordering lottery tickets by telephone, internet application, or mobile internet application

  • Makes it illegal for anyone to accept lottery ticket orders, sell tickets, or arrange ticket purchases on behalf of players through phone or internet platforms when done for compensation

  • Creates a Class C misdemeanor for individuals who purchase or order lottery tickets via phone or internet

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor for those who facilitate lottery ticket sales or purchases for compensation through phone or internet platforms

  • Requires the Texas Lottery Commission to adopt rules enforcing these new prohibitions, effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses.

Crimes

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/26/2025
State Affairs2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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